The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Service Standards is a regulatory document published in April 2024 by the Washington State Department of Commerce's Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA). It defines the mandatory service components and operational goals for CACs receiving VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) initiative funding. The standards outline a multidisciplinary approach to supporting child victims of abuse, neglect, and sexual assault, as well as children who have witnessed violence. Key pillars of the framework include Care Coordination, Forensic Interviews, Medical Social Work, and specialized Therapy. These standards emphasize improving access to resources, providing emotional support, and ensuring that all practitioners meet rigorous initial and ongoing training requirements approved by the OCVA.
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